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It was all smiles and purrs today as kittens descended on City Hall, renamed “Kitty Hall” in a proclamation by Mayor Ed Murray, highlighting the benefits of cat ownership and encouraging the public to consider cat adoption from the Seattle Animal Shelter. The public was invited to Kitty Hall to play with and cuddle kittens […]

For many people, Fourth of July celebrations are synonymous with barbecues and fireworks. While fun for people, these holiday festivities create potential hazards for pets. The Seattle Animal Shelter encourages you to make July Fourth activities safe for the furry members of your family by offering a handful of holiday tips. “Fourth of July can […]

The Seattle Animal Shelter is once again reminding pet owners to take proper precaution during the hot weather expected for the next two weeks. With temperatures forecasted to reach the low 90s, pet owners are encouraged to exercise good judgment and use common sense when it comes to protecting their pets from the heat. Never […]

Have you been thinking about adding a pet to your family? Perhaps you don’t have the space for a dog or maybe someone in your household is allergic to cats. The Seattle Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: start small. Come on down to the shelter on Saturday, June 20, for Cool City Pets, an […]

The Seattle Animal Shelter’s in-shelter volunteer program is now recruiting volunteers. All volunteers are asked to make a six-month commitment and be able to volunteer eight hours per month. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. The Shelter needs volunteers for a variety of important tasks, including: dog walking, 9-lives, Furry 5K event […]

The Seattle Animal Shelter will host a cat adoptathon on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, located at 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and features numerous kittens and cats of different breeds. Cats available at this event have been living with foster parents, who […]

Summer is almost here, and with it comes outdoor fun and family trips, but for pets it could also bring about safety hazards unbeknownst to pet parents. With temperatures forecasted to remain in the high 70s and low 80s this week, the Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to exercise good judgment and use common […]

There is still time to register for the Seattle Animal Shelter’s 16th annual Furry 5K run/walk, taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Seward Park. Each year, the fun run attracts thousands of two-legged runners accompanied by hundreds of four-legged runners. All proceeds directly support the shelter’s “Help the Animals Fund.” To register or […]

To commemorate tomorrow’s World Turtle Day, which brings attention to turtles and tortoises and encourages human action to help them survive and thrive, the Seattle Animal Shelter is highlighting the turtles it currently has in its care. If you’ve had previous experience with slider turtles or have done extensive research on their care and needs, […]